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 500 Francs CFA Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai
1991 year| Silver (.999) | 16 g | 38 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Republic of the Congo | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  People's Republic (1969-1992) | 
|   Type   |  Pattern | 
|   Year   |  1991 | 
|   Value   |  500 Francs CFA | 
|   Currency   |  Frappes d'essai (1973-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.999) | 
|   Weight   |  16 g | 
|   Diameter   |  38 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  4 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-04 | 
|   Numista   |  N#153239 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  94% | 
Reverse
Spanish Galleon
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 NAIVRE ANCIEN
 1991 
Translation: Old Ship
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1991 Pattern 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) from Republic of the Congo is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item, sought after by numismatists and collectors of African coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 110 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs CFA (Spanish Galleon; Piedfort Essai) 1991 coin.